Zachary Height Articles

Press Float – Elevated Negative

The negative press is a drill to develop control and strength specific to the press to handstand. By working from an elevated position you will develop intermediary strength to support the movement and build coordination and control as well.  Cues: Pike the hips...

Pike Wrist Taps – Single Leg

Pike wrist taps are a great warm up exercise prior to training the press to handstand. It is also a great conditioning exercise to finish any handstand training session.Cues: Keep elbows locked and press through shoulders Only tips of toes should touch floor Majority...

Push-up – Inside Reach with Leg

The push-up with inside reach of the leg is a precursor movement for more advanced exercises that require strength as well as rotation in the bottom of the push-up position.Cues: Reach the leg underneath and across the body and lower into a push-up Touch the chest to...